James Harden opts out but expects to re-sign with Cavaliers on multiyear contract: Source
James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaling a shift in his contractual status.
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James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaling a shift in his contractual status.
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